Zero 10 digital art initiative debuts in Switzerland with historical focus
Art Basel's digital art project, Zero 10, is set to debut in Switzerland at Art Basel in Basel, following its introduction at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2025 and a recent showcase at Art Basel Hong Kong. Co-curated by Trevor Paglen, a US artist, and Eli Scheinman, Art Basel's senior adviser for digital art, this edition seeks to highlight a broader historical context for digital art, featuring about one-third of artists active during the 1950s to 1970s. Paglen asserts that contemporary art is fundamentally digital, even in traditional forms. The exhibition includes Vera Molnár's '25 Carrés' (1990) and Aziza Kadyri's AI-driven 'A Borrowed Hand' (2026). Criticism from Kate Vass emphasizes the need for digital art to thrive in innovative environments rather than traditional fairs.
Key facts
- Zero 10 is making its Swiss debut at Art Basel in Basel.
- The initiative was launched at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2025 and held at Art Basel Hong Kong earlier this year.
- Trevor Paglen co-curates this edition with Eli Scheinman.
- Roughly a third of the featured artists were active in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
- Vera Molnár's '25 Carrés' (1990) is on view with Oniris.art and Interface Gallery.
- An exhibition of Molnár's work is at Kunstmuseum Basel until 26 July.
- Aziza Kadyri's 'A Borrowed Hand' (2026) uses a custom-trained AI model.
- DEAFBEEF, a former blacksmith, presents 'Glitchbox' (2021-25) with Asprey Studio.
Entities
Artists
- Trevor Paglen
- Eli Scheinman
- Vera Molnár
- Aziza Kadyri
- DEAFBEEF
- Kate Vass
Institutions
- Art Basel
- Zero 10
- Oniris.art
- Interface Gallery
- Kunstmuseum Basel
- eastcontemporary gallery
- Asprey Studio
- Yuga Labs
- Bored Ape Yacht Club
- Toledo Museum of Art
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma)
Locations
- Switzerland
- Basel
- Miami Beach
- Hong Kong
- New York
- London